Join the NFTS for this exciting workshop giving an introduction to editing.
This FREE to attend workshop is aimed at young people aged 13-24 years.
The workshop will introduce the basics of video editing and explore how the order of shots, music, and sound can completely shift a scene’s meaning or impact.
Part 1: The Basics
- What is editing and why does it matter?
Task
- Build a scene from a selection of 10 shots
- Reorder a simple scene to explore how sequence affects clarity and meaning
- Introduce editing techniques (J cut, L cut, montage, crossfade)
Part 2: Sound and Music
- How music and sound design affect tone
- Task: Add different music or sound effects to a scene to change the mood
BREAK | 30 mins
Part 3: Main Editing Challenge
Task
- Edit a short set of clips into a 1–2-minute story
- Sharing and discussion
You will need to bring a laptop, tablet or phone to this workshop, when you have made your booking we will send you links to the clips to download so you can take part.
